UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

MBS2820 General pathology

Faculty of Science

MBS2820 General pathology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs BIO1011 or BIO1022.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Semester 2; Malaysia
Assessment: Exam 50%; and 3 other tasks

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Requisites

Before MBS2820

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

One of

After MBS2820

No unit lists MBS2820 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

This unit introduces the basic concept of pathology, which includes inflammation, neoplasia and tissue processing. You will further explore the pathological changes occurring in each organ system. Each disease learned will be related with the expected results in relevant lab investigations.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
Second semester	Malaysia	On campus

Assessment

Lab reportsWritten
25%
Group projectProject
15%
Mid-semester testQuiz / Test
10%
Final Assessment - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination
50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic pathological processes in disease development;
2
Explain the biochemical, physiological, immunological processes involved in normal body functions and disturbances in different diseased states;
3
Process tissues, slides, and specimens including sputum and other body fluids;
4
Interpret and critically analyse laboratory results in order to distinguish between normal and pathological specimens.

Workload and teaching

Tutorials11 hours
Laboratories15 hours
Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Teaching approachOnline learning

Three 1-hour pre-recorded lectures per week;
One 3-hour practical class for 5 weeks;
One 1-hour tutorial for 11 weeks and
Six to seven hours of independent study per week

Discussion of the case studies during the tutorial sessions.

Pre-recorded weekly lectures.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease 11th Edition - 2022

Authors: Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas, Jon C. Aster

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Michelle Yap
Unit Coordinators: Dr Juwaini Abu Bakar

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MBS2820?

You need BIO1011 or BIO1022 before you enrol.

When is MBS2820 offered?

In 2027, MBS2820 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.

Does MBS2820 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 2
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Organisational unit: Malaysia School of Science

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 20262027